| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| habitable |
capable of being lived in. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. |
| ungovernable |
unable to be governed, ordered, or controlled; uncontrollable. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |